Technology & Science News
Total solar eclipse seen in India
A total solar eclipse became visible in parts of India on Wednesday morning, bringing near darkness soon after dawn. CBC
A total solar eclipse became visible in parts of India on Wednesday morning, bringing near darkness soon after dawn. CBC
Cellphone accessory helps diagnose diseases
A low cost microscope-cellphone combo could diagnose and track diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria in the developing world, its U.S. inventors say. CBC
A low cost microscope-cellphone combo could diagnose and track diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria in the developing world, its U.S. inventors say. CBC
Apple's profit jumps 15% on iPhone sales
Despite the global economic downturn, Apple Inc. reported a 15 per cent jump in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as sales of iPhones soared above five million. CBC
Despite the global economic downturn, Apple Inc. reported a 15 per cent jump in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as sales of iPhones soared above five million. CBC
Research team trumpets sustainable backyard fishery
A Vancouver Island University research team has developed an innovative backyard fish farm that produces filtered water, fresh vegetables and edible fish. CBC
A Vancouver Island University research team has developed an innovative backyard fish farm that produces filtered water, fresh vegetables and edible fish. CBC
Cellphones, TV must be more accessible to blind, deaf: CRTC
Cellphones and text messaging must be more accessible to Canadians with disabilities within the next year under new rules released by Canada's telecommunications regulator Tuesday. CBC
Cellphones and text messaging must be more accessible to Canadians with disabilities within the next year under new rules released by Canada's telecommunications regulator Tuesday. CBC
Tech giants to be rated on human rights
A group of prominent Canadian researchers has launched an initiative to examine how closely companies like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo follow their own principles regarding freedom of expression and privacy. CBC
A group of prominent Canadian researchers has launched an initiative to examine how closely companies like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo follow their own principles regarding freedom of expression and privacy. CBC
Astronauts dock experiments at space station 'porch'
Canadian Julie Payette and fellow astronauts moved a pallet of experiments from the shuttle Endeavour and place them next to the new "porch" of the International Space Station on Tuesday. CBC
Canadian Julie Payette and fellow astronauts moved a pallet of experiments from the shuttle Endeavour and place them next to the new "porch" of the International Space Station on Tuesday. CBC
Bay of Fundy in wonders of nature final
The Bay of Fundy has swept into the final round of an international contest designed to name the next seven wonders of nature. CBC
The Bay of Fundy has swept into the final round of an international contest designed to name the next seven wonders of nature. CBC
Video game sales in Canada drop in June
Video game sales in Canada plummeted in June, mirroring a similar decline in the United States, according to market researcher NPD Canada. CBC
Video game sales in Canada plummeted in June, mirroring a similar decline in the United States, according to market researcher NPD Canada. CBC
Globalive says CRTC review could delay wireless plans
New wireless company Globalive Holdings said it might have to delay the launch of its mobile phone network after the CRTC decided Monday to review its ownership structure. CBC
New wireless company Globalive Holdings said it might have to delay the launch of its mobile phone network after the CRTC decided Monday to review its ownership structure. CBC
Successful spacewalk on moon-landing anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's famous touchdown on the surface of the moon, two American astronauts exited the International Space Station to take a spacewalk of their own. CBC
On the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's famous touchdown on the surface of the moon, two American astronauts exited the International Space Station to take a spacewalk of their own. CBC
Copyright consultations launch in Vancouver
Canadians are getting a new chance to say what updated copyright legislation concerning music, movies, software and other media should look like. CBC
Canadians are getting a new chance to say what updated copyright legislation concerning music, movies, software and other media should look like. CBC
Warming waters lead to smaller fish: study
Consider it the ecological equivalent of the meek inheriting the Earth: in response to global warming, aquatic creatures are becoming smaller, according to a new scientific study. CBC
Consider it the ecological equivalent of the meek inheriting the Earth: in response to global warming, aquatic creatures are becoming smaller, according to a new scientific study. CBC
Iranian-Canadians fear Iran could be using social media to spy
Many Iranian-Canadians have used the internet and cellphones to keep in touch with family during the turbulent post-election period in Iran, but some say they're also afraid the same technology could be used to monitor them. CBC
Many Iranian-Canadians have used the internet and cellphones to keep in touch with family during the turbulent post-election period in Iran, but some say they're also afraid the same technology could be used to monitor them. CBC
Nortel gets $475M US offer for Enterprise unit
Nortel Networks Corp. has reached a "stalking horse" agreement to sell the bulk of its Enterprise Solutions unit to Avaya Inc. for $475 million US. CBC
Nortel Networks Corp. has reached a "stalking horse" agreement to sell the bulk of its Enterprise Solutions unit to Avaya Inc. for $475 million US. CBC
